ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Full Schedule and Venues
The highly anticipated 9th edition of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is set to kick off with the co-hosts USA facing Canada in the opening match at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas. The tournament is scheduled to begin on June 2 according to India Standard Time. A total of three venues in the USA and six in the Caribbean will be utilized for the 20-over showcase. The tournament will feature a total of 16 teams divided into four groups:
— Group A: India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, and the USA
— Group B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, and Oman
— Group C: New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea
— Group D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, and Nepal
The group stage matches will take place from June 1 to 18, followed by the Super 8 games from June 19 to 24. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super 8 stage, where they will compete in two groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each Super 8 group will advance to the semi-finals. The tournament will feature a total of 55 games across multiple venues, including six in the West Indies and three in the USA.
India’s T20 World Cup 2024 Matches and Squad Details
India’s campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024 will commence with a match against Ireland on June 5 in New York. The much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan is scheduled for June 9 in New York City. Following the Pakistan match, India will face the USA on June 12 in New York and then take on Canada in their final group game on June 15 in Florida.
The Indian squad for the T20 World Cup includes notable players such as Rohit Sharma (captain), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, and Jasprit Bumrah. The team will also have reserves like Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, and Avesh Khan.
Defending Champions England and Squad Overview
The defending champions, England, are gearing up to defend their title in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The team led by Jos Buttler will feature star players like Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, and Chris Jordan. The English squad boasts a good mix of experience and youth, with players like Ben Duckett, Phil Salt, and Adil Rashid expected to play crucial roles in their title defense.
The England squad for the tournament is packed with talent and depth, making them one of the favorites to lift the trophy once again. With a strong lineup and a history of success in T20 cricket, England will be a team to watch out for in the upcoming tournament.
